Ayodhya, Feb. 23 -- Around 60 crore pilgrims have so far visited the Prayagraj to take the holy dip at Triveni Sangam while over 1.1 crore pilgrims took the dip on Saturday.

A senior official said that around 65 crore pilgrims will take the holy dip till Maha Shivratri Snan on February 26, making it the largest Kumbh Mela in the country's history.

The Kumbh Mela which started on January 13 will continue till February 26 on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

According to the UP government statement, more than 50 lakh people from Nepal, the maternal home of Maa Janaki (Goddess Sita), have bathed in the Triveni Sangam.

The highest turnout occurred on Mauni Amavasya, with nearly 8 crore devotees participating in the holy dip and on Makar San...